Reloading in the bathroom...stay with me on this one

[gfanikf]

Now I don't mean depriming on the toilet, for the simple reason that lead in primers likelyhood of hands needing to wipe...just not a good idea, but using the space as reloading room. Now this is really only for a lee hand press, though I guess you can mount something too.

So I recently cleaned up my bathroom and am air drying some bras and i noticed that with nothing on the counter I have a lot of space. So a part of me got an idea (and it's most likely dumb) that with a chair setup there ( and no normal things sitting on the counter) its actually a decent working space. Now this may be totally insane (so let me know), but could this actually work? I'll post a pic in about 2 minutes so if you don't see it, just wait 2 minutes.

Pics aren't encoded since I can't resize on upload and no one needs HD res pictures of my bathroom popping up in the thread, I should note a shower and liner closet are on the other side

http://imgur.com/hPHQD

 

[Walkalong]

Rust

 

[gfanikf]

Rust

I was thinking about that, but all the equipment would be stored in other areas and it would function for reloading only when it's being done, otherwise normal bathroom.

I guess the biggest concern is ventilation, but depriming and tumbling can be done outside, so really what I can think of is danger of explosion in confined space.

 

[rcmodel]

Your wifes fingernail polish remover is more explosive in vapor form then reloading components.

That is not even a factor to consider.

rc

 

[gfanikf]

Your wifes fingernail polish remover is more explosive in vapor form then reloading components.

That is not even a factor to consider.

rc

Well I meant a primer detonating and bouncing around very fast, should have phrased it better. Still that's good to know.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Dry bras are very important. As is humor.

 

[powell&hyde]

Just a thought, but couldn't you get one of them portable black & decker stands that fold up and take down. They were called the workmate. http://www.blackanddecker.com/allproducts/workmate.aspx

 

[kingmt]

Use the space if that is where your comfy.

 

[dab102999]

Only concern i would have if is someone would always need in to interupt you while you were working..and also holes you would put in the countertop if mounting press to it.

 

[gfanikf]

Only concern i would have if is someone would always need in to interupt you while you were working..and also holes you would put in the countertop if mounting press to it.

I'm not planning on reloading when others are here and besides we also have two bathrooms. I'm only planning on using the hand press. The drill and mount was more a hypothetical potential for others. I agree you'd have to be able to restore or perhaps have something cover it when not in use.

Just a thought, but couldn't you get one of them portable black & decker stands that fold up and take down. They were called the workmate. http://www.blackanddecker.com/allproducts/workmate.aspx

The thoughts occured to use that or a Coleman 4 in one if I do it in the living room as easy fold up and packing up after use.

 

[jcwit]

Well I meant a primer detonating and bouncing around very fast, should have phrased it better. Still that's good to know.

You're in much more danger driving to and from the shooting range firing your reloads than worring about a primer going off.

Load away.

 

[sean eady]

If your going to reload when no one is there , why not just do it in the living room vs. cramming yourself in the small bathroom? I tumble in the garage and have both of my presses mounted on stands and reload in the middle of my living rm.

 

[gfanikf]

If your going to reload when no one is there , why not just do it in the living room vs. cramming yourself in the small bathroom? I tumble in the garage and have both of my presses mounted on stands and reload in the middle of my living rm.

That's actually the current plan with tumble outside and table in the living room that can be folded up. This came more of a hmm I wonder if it could actually work.

 

[sean1129]

To me, reloading can be messy enough that I wouldn't want to do it in my bathroom and living room (spent primers here and there, etc). Besides, why ruin a vanity by drilling holes in it next to the sink? Also, definately do the tumbling outside, but I don't think depriming will be an issue regarding ventilation.

Also, this 'explosion' thing has me confused--a primer is unlikely to go off, but if it does, and you've got powder in such close proximity, you'll have a problem in the bathroom or otherwise. The Lee system keeps primers separated from the live on being worked with, so I think you're fine there.

 

[gfanikf]

To me, reloading can be messy enough that I wouldn't want to do it in my bathroom and living room (spent primers here and there, etc). Besides, why ruin a vanity by drilling holes in it next to the sink? Also, definately do the tumbling outside, but I don't think depriming will be an issue regarding ventilation.

Also, this 'explosion' thing has me confused--a primer is unlikely to go off, but if it does, and you've got powder in such close proximity, you'll have a problem in the bathroom or otherwise. The Lee system keeps primers separated from the live on being worked with, so I think you're fine there.

I'm not intending to drill holes, I'm using a lee hand press, I only mentioned it as a hypothetical.

By explosion I meant both a primer shooting around at high velocity, but not with powder. For an explosion I guess some catastrophic goof up with a loaded round or with a primed round and having the bullet put in it. I guess primer tubes are the main suspect and a non issue for me, I just remeber that picture of someone who posts here that had their tube shoot up and get stuck in the ceiling, but then again that is bad anywhere.

 

[Bush Pilot]

Dry bras are very important. As is humor.

I thought I was the only one that saw that, hope it wasn't his LOL

 

[Bush Pilot]

If you're using a Lee press you'll be OK, that's where they were meant to be used.

 

[gfanikf]

I thought I was the only one that saw that, hope it wasn't his LOL

I just checked now. I took me awhile but I figured autocorrect had goofed me. Brass not bras. I really want to turn off auto correct, but for every screw up it does have its uses.

 

[whtsmoke]

Bras sounded good tome its justhow many grains in a A cup as compared to the others?

 

[Lost Sheep]

I just checked now. I took me awhile but I figured autocorrect had goofed me. Brass not bras. I really want to turn off auto correct, but for every screw up it does have its uses.

I saw the spelling and just figured you were one of the few female loaders.

When loading in a "living area", I usually spread a dropcloth. Dropped primers don't roll away (no one wants to find a primer on linoleum with bare feet at 1 AM), powder spills, not a problem, lost small parts, easy to find, etc.

If I were going to load in the bath, I think I would put a shower chair in the bathtub (and my dropcloth, or at least a plug in the drain) and do it there.

Primer detonation while loading is extremely rare, but does happen on occasion. Considering the acoustics in most bathrooms, I might add earplugs to my usual eye protection.

Not a crazy idea at all.

I think I would find it cramped, but that is a matter of style more than practicality.

Lost Sheep

 

[Hondo 60]

If I needed a portable or moveable reloading area I think I'd go with something like this ...

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Kitchen-Island-Cart/15701756

That way you CAN drill & still be able to move it around.
(I have one in my garage for storage of tumbling stuff)

 

[Lost Sheep]

If I needed a portable or moveable reloading area I think I'd go with something like this ...

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Kitchen-Island-Cart/15701756

That way you CAN drill & still be able to move it around.
(I have one in my garage for storage of tumbling stuff)

I have a portable reloading setup. Exclusive of the worktable, dropcloth, vibratory tumbler and the components, everything to load 7 calibers fits in three toolboxes, the largest of which is 23"x10"x10"

Balance beam scale
2 autodisk powder measures
7 sets of dies
eye protection
press
board on which the press mounts
clamps to mount the board to the table
calipers
bullet puller
various small hand tools and case prep tools

Three trips to the car and I can be set up and loading at my friend's house or anywhere else just as easily as at home.

Everyone has their own style. The O.P. uses a hand press for instance.

Lost Sheep

 

[rcmodel]

When I was in the service, I reloaded metallic & shotgun, and cast and sized bullets out of a GI issue Army Footlocker.

Stood on end it was the reloading bench for mounting whichever press or lubrisizer I was using.
Laid down it was storage for everything.

With a nice table cloth over it, it was a coffee table in the living room the rest of the time.

When I got TDY orders with the pistol team it was in the trunk of the 68 Charger everywhere I went all summer for two years.

rc

 

[T Bran]

My shotshell setup was a large wooden cable reel layed over on it's side. I removed a few center slats and trimmed them to make a hinged door. The center of the reel was an ideal storage cubby for components. This was one of the best benches I have ever owned and the price was rite.
Downside was the need to remove all items from the cubby in order to roll it to the next destination. As they say nothing is perfect.
Guess I need to find another one of those for camp as the wife is coming home after a long contract job. I dont think leaving my main bench in the living room is going to fly for very long.

 

[777TRUTH]

Rust

That was my first thought along with the brass tarnish and corrosion. Eezox will solve the rust problem and if you don't store empty cases in the bathroom tarnish and corrosion shouldn't be an issue either.

I like this idea maybe I'll get a Dillon SDB and put it in the bathroom and teach the kids and wife how to pull the lever too.